Grasshopper Notes Podcast
The Grasshopper Notes Podcast is hosted by John Morgan the man who has been billed as America’s Best Known Hypnotherapist.
John’s podcasts are a collection of guided meditations and bite-sized, mini podcasts which open you to new ways of thinking, communicating, and responding. You get a finer appreciation of how your mind works and how to use your internal resources to your best advantage.
See a video of John's background at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbCPd00ok0I
In short, John Morgan is a people helper. Explore this channel and see what he can help you discover.
Grasshopper Notes Podcast
Every Mess Is Not Yours To Clean Up
Do you jump in when you should butt out? Find out in this mini podcast.
Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades.
Find the written versions of these podcasts on John's podcasting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628038
"The Grasshopper" is the part of you that whispers pearls of wisdom that seem to pop into your mind from out of the blue. John's essays and blog posts are his interpretations of these "Nips of Nectar." Others have labeled his writings as timeless wisdom.
Most of the John's writings revolve around self improvement and self help. They address topics like:
• Mindfulness
• Peace of mind
• Creativity
• How to stay in the present moment
• Spirituality
• Behavior improvement
And stories that transform you to a wider sense of awareness that presents more options. And isn't that what we all want, more options?
John uploads these podcasts on a regular basis. So check back often to hear these podcasts heard around the world. Who wants to be the next person to change?
Make sure to order a copy of John's new book: WISDOM OF THE GRASSHOPPER – 21 Days to Creativity. These mini-meditations take you inside where all your creative resources live. And you'll come out not only refreshed but recommitted to creating your future.
It's only $16.95 and available at BLURB.COM at the link below. https://www.blurb.com/b/10239673-wisd...
Also, download John's FREE book INTER RUPTION: The Magic Key To Lasting Change. It's available at John's website https://GrasshopperNotes.com
Every Mess Is Not Yours To Clean Up
Many years ago, I was at the market and saw a pack of flour tortillas on the floor. Someone had dropped them. Normally, I’d pick them up. But this time, I paused.
Out of nowhere, this thought hit me: “Every mess isn’t yours to clean up.” I knew it had more relevance than making the tortilla aisle more tidy.
How often do we step in when we really ought to step back?
I’ve done it more times than I can count. I used to think, “Well, I can help . . . so I should.” But over time, I’ve learned—especially when the help isn’t asked for—it doesn’t go over so well.
One of my old teachers had a simple way of curtailing this instinct. He’d say, “Are they paying you?” Translation: if no one asks for your advice or input, maybe it’s best to keep it to yourself.
Truth be told, I often spot a problem before someone else even sees it. My first instinct is to jump in and offer what I think is a helpful solution. But let’s be honest—sometimes, that kind of help feels more like interference.
And here’s another wrinkle: when you clean up someone else’s mess for them, you might actually be robbing them of the chance to learn how to fix it themselves.
You’ve heard it before: “Oh, Mom will do it.” That mindset doesn’t just happen—it’s taught. Reminds me of a story . . .
One summer in high school, I was working construction. My dad was the boss. One day, I overloaded a wheelbarrow with bricks, concrete, broken stuff—basically, everything but the kitchen sink—and tried to push it up a ramp to the dumpster.
Halfway up, I couldn’t budge it. I tried again. Same thing. Then this older guy, probably around 70, came up behind me and said, “Boy, get out the way.” He lifted the wheelbarrow and rolled it the rest of the way up like it was nothing. Wow! I was floored—and grateful.
On the ride home, I told my dad about it. He just looked at me and said,“What would you have done if he wasn’t there?”
Lesson learned: when it’s your mess, it’s your move.
That doesn't mean we don't ask for help, but know that the helper's job is to assist you, not do the job for you.
Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do for someone is to let them figure it out.
I’ve heard it said that struggle builds character. I don’t know if that's true. But I do know it builds creativity. And sometimes, that’s what people need most: the space to find their own way out of the mess.
All the best,
John
